• Water your lawn only when it needs it.
  
  
• Deep-soak your lawn.  Water it long enough for the moisture to soak down to the roots where it will do the most good.  A light sprinkling just evaporates quickly and encourages shallow root systems.
  
  
• Do not water at the hottest part of the day.  Early morning is better than evening, which can encourage fungus growth.  This practice also avoids excess evaporation and any potential harm to your lawn.
  
  
• Plant drought-resistant trees and shrubs.  Many require far less watering than others.
  
  
• Layer mulch at the base of your trees and plants.  This will slow evaporation of moisture and discourage weed growth.
  
  
• Make sure when the sprinklers are on, they cover just the lawn and garden, not the sidewalk or driveway--this is a waste of water.
  
  
• When washing the car, use a bucket for soapy water to wash and only run the hose when rinsing.
  
  
• Never use the hose to clean the driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom and/or rake to clean leaves and other debris from your driveway and sidewalk.

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